What you need to know about Bluetooth protocol
You already know that a Wi-Fi transparent media panel is essential to your customer’s Wi-Fi devices, but did you know they may also be using the Bluetooth protocol? Bluetooth is almost synonymous with wireless technology. Smart phones, tablets, and PCs are …
Why 5G Won’t Replace Fiber or Cable Broadband
If you’ve been reading the headlines about the 5G revolution and imagining smart home installations free of splicing and connecting cable, think again. 5G isn’t going to replace wired internet anytime soon. 5G is the 5th generation in cellular networks. …
Why Zigbee protocol could be right for your customers’ smart home needs
One of the biggest challenges building and facility managers face with internet of things (IoT) functionality for smart homes is the problem of interoperability. Setting up the network infrastructure is much simpler. Their choice of internet service provider doesn’t impact …
Does Wi-Fi Certification for Home Design Matter?
A new home design certification program will give the building industry the guidelines it needs to ensure the quality of Wi-Fi. This means long before a home gets smart, developers will consider wireless conditions during the design phase, and think …
When to use the Z-Wave standard for the smart home
Home owners and facility managers have a lot to think about when setting up Internet of Things (IoT) functionality for the smart home. Some decisions are easy enough. For example, the wiring enclosure is selected based on whether fiber optic …
Why Internet Service Providers are Exploring Open Source
When you set up a network, the fiber optic cable, media distribution enclosures and keystones you use don’t lock your customer into using only compatible equipment. That can’t be said for the network infrastructure beyond your customers’ homes, but that …
New Organization to Help Untangle Technology for Builders
You know where to get high-quality structured wiring enclosures, wallplates and jacks, but do you know which augmented reality startup has solutions for your customers? Do you know who is working on 4-dimensional printing? If the answer to these questions …
Why Smart Home Owners Have Better Backyards
Summer is finally here, and your customers will want to spend more time outside. Fortunately for them, their broadband is protected by secure weatherproof enclosures that enable them to get the most out of their yard. Whether your customers want …
Data Security and the Smart Home
Are your customers concerned about the security of their smart home? High-profile events such as the recent WannaCry Ransomware attacks get people thinking about the safety of their personal data. Those who live in smart homes – or are considering …
What Broadband Everywhere Means for the Smart Home
Your customers appreciate the money they save with their smart thermostat and smart lights. They feel safer knowing their smart security system will alert them on their phone if anything comes up. And they get a lot of use out …